In 2012, the 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with the New Jersey Historic Trust, is offering Capital Preservation Grants, up to $15,000, available to nonprofit organizations for repair and restoration projects.  The grants require a one-to-one match from the grant recipient.

Eligible applicants must have a 501(c)3 IRS designation.  Schools and religious congregations are not eligible to apply.

Eligible activites include:  exterior painting, surface restoration and finishes; installation or upgrade of security, lighting and fire detection systems, repair and restoration of windows, porches, and roofs; structural sill repairs or replacement; sill repair/replacement, and chimney re-pointing.

Matching grants for repair and re-pointing of foundations and actions. To demonstrate the sustainability of historic sites, applicants may be required to submit a cyclical maintenance plan, condition assessment, restoration plan or stewardship plan that has been prepared or updated within the last five years. If an appropriate plan does not exist, the foundation will consider providing support for development of a plan on a case-by-case basis.

All organizations who wish to be considered should send a one-page letter of inquiry to:

njht@dca.state.nj.us (type 1772 Foundation in the email subject line)

The letter should include the requested grant amount, the purpose of the grant including the historic and current names and address of the resource for which project funding will be used, available or planned matching funds, anticipated project schedule and ownership status (own or lease) for the site. Also, please attach a current photo which best shows site condition, nor more than 1.5MB, and/or provide web address for the site/organization.

Letters of inquiry will be accepted until April 1, 2012.  Invited applications will be due June 5, 2012.  Please note that not all letters of inquiry will result in an invitation to submit a full application.

Contact the Historic Trust staff for additional information at 609 984 0473.